A Correspondent
PATHSALA: The people of Bajali have been organizing a unique competition on the occasion of ‘Goru Bihu’ every year as part of their tradition. This year too, on the occasion of ‘Goru Bihu’, a ‘Cow Fashion Show’ was organized at Gobindapur Satra in Bajali subdivision of Barpeta district.
The cows of the region were brought, all decked up in unique clothes, bells, garlands, and the traditional Assamese gamosa. Notably, the event is a major attraction for the locals even as the farmers of the region eagerly wait for a year to take part in the unique event with much enthusiasm.
The first day of Rongali Bihu is dedicated to the cattle and is celebrated as Goru Bihu. On the day of Goru Bihu, the cows are taken to the nearby river to be washed after applying gram and turmeric paste and then the cows are dressed up in beautiful garments, specially designed for them, bells, gamusa and a garland of brinjal and water gourd.
During the event, the cows are being brought out to the ramp and Bihu songs are played in the background. “For almost a decade now, we are organizing the fashion show for the cows on Goru Bihu. All the villagers assemble in an open field and enjoy the show. The cattle are cleaned, worshipped and decorated with colourful covers and trinkets,” said a local. “Every year the people of Gobindpur wait eagerly for this day. The preparations for the fashion show start a month before,” added another local. This is one of the unique events organized in the State on the occasion of Bihu. The event is aimed at encouraging the farmers of the region to come together and celebrate Bihu in a distinct way.
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